Attorney (Government Contracts)

About the role

The Law Department is seeking an outstanding attorney to join our Procurement Law team. The incumbent will be domiciled in Washington, DC. Telework is available one day per week.

The Procurement Law team provides primary legal support for clients in the Postal Service's Supply Management, Transportation Strategy, and Fleet Modernization & Electrification organizations.

What you will do

• Our clients purchase equipment and services needed to fulfill the Postal Service's universal service mission and strategic goals.
• Recent major procurements have included, among other things: replacing a fleet of over 150,000 delivery vehicles; equipment for an electric vehicle charging infrastructure; automation and robotics technology; air and surface transportation; financial and consulting services; software; telecommunications; and cybersecurity technology to protect our employees' and customers' data.
• We provide cradle-to-grave support for all major procurement activities, including advising on the solicitation process, negotiation of contract awards, and post-award claims and disputes.
• We also provide advice concerning pre- and post-award procurement protests, debarments, and congressional and media inquiries, among other assignments.
• Additionally, we represent the Postal Service in a first-chair capacity in litigation before the Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals.
• Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.
• Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.
• Directly advises postal management officials and represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.
• Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
• Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.

Requirements

• Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.

Education

To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Documents you must provide

• Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
• See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Benefits

The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

What to expect next

You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.

Additional information

The United States Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.